winter storms hit Tokyo last week, killing up to a dozen people and leaving many more injured. buildings collapsed due to the weight of the recording-breaking snowfall. Tokyo and surrounding areas received over a of snow. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and many roads were closed, leaving travellers stranded. Winter storms are currently north where parts of Japan are under a blizzard and avalanche .

What is the main purpose of this report?

Why did some buildings collapse in Japan this week?

Why does the report mention avalanches?

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Winter Storms Hit Japan

Deadly winter storms hit Tokyo last week, killing up to a dozen people and leaving many more injured. Several buildings collapsed due to the weight of the recording-breaking snowfall. Tokyo and surrounding areas received over a metre of snow. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and many roads were closed, leaving travellers stranded. Winter storms are currently heading north where parts of Japan are under a blizzard and avalanche alert.

The main purpose of this report is to inform listeners/readers about the extreme weather in Japan.

Some buildings collapsed in Japan due to record-breaking snowfall.

The report mentions avalanches because parts of the country are under an avalanche alert. More snow is expected in the north.

Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClubTara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.